DR. EDWARD R KOFSKY MD
NPI 1811978125
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) in Covington, LA
About Dr. Edward R Kofsky Md NPPES
Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.
DR. EDWARD R KOFSKY MD (NPI 1811978125) is an individual thoracic surgery (cardiothoracic vascular surgery) provider in Covington, Louisiana, licensed in Louisiana (345306) and active in the NPI registry since November 2005. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Ochsner Medical Center Acute, and maintains 2 additional practice locations.
NPPES Registry Identity
Specialties & Licenses
A thoracic surgeon provides the operative, perioperative and critical care of patients with pathologic conditions within the chest. Included is the surgical care of coronary artery disease, cancers of the lung, esophagus and chest wall, abnormalities of the trachea, abnormalities of the great vessels and heart valves, congenital anomalies, tumors of the mediastinum and diseases of the diaphragm. The management of the airway and injuries of the chest is within the scope of the specialty.
Secondary Practice Locations 2
Other Identifiers 1
Accepted Insurance
Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS
Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.
Medicare Enrollment Status
Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment
Dr. Edward R Kofsky Md is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.
Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 5
Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.
Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 3
Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.
Ochsner Medical Center Acute
Acute Care Hospitals · New Orleans, LASlidell Memorial Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · Slidell, LASt Tammany Parish Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · Covington, LAPhysician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area
Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 70433 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.
Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20
Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.
COVINGTON, LA 70433
Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS
Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.
What is Edward Kofsky's NPI number?
The NPI number for Edward Kofsky is 1811978125. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on November 14, 2005.
Where is Edward Kofsky located?
Edward Kofsky practices at 1000 Ochsner Blvd, Covington, LA 70433. The listed phone number is (985) 875-2736.
What is Edward Kofsky's specialty?
The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) with taxonomy code 208G00000X.
Is Edward Kofsky enrolled in Medicare?
Yes. Edward Kofsky is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.
What insurance does Edward Kofsky accept?
Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana, CareSource and HMO Louisiana list Edward Kofsky as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.
Is Edward Kofsky affiliated with any hospitals?
According to CMS data, Edward Kofsky is affiliated with Ochsner Medical Center Acute, Slidell Memorial Hospital and St Tammany Parish Hospital.
When was this NPI record last updated?
The NPPES record for Edward Kofsky was last updated on June 9, 2025. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.
